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“You understand who I’m, Angel. Now, repeat after me: I like you, Mommy.”

In all of horror, few characters stay so beloved as Laurie Strode. Originated by Jamie Lee Curtis in John Carpenter’s Halloween, this intrepid babysitter anchors one of many style’s best movies whereas serving to to create an iconic trope that has modified the best way we view girls in movie. Laurie turns into a remaining lady when she survives Michael Myers (Nick Fort) and a horrific Halloween night time, however she’s cursed to hold the load of this trauma alone. Out of all of the sequels, remakes, timelines, and lore, nobody explores the legacy of ache left in Michael’s wake like Rob Zombie. His Halloween II is an offended movie that rubs our noses within the sorrow, guilt, disgrace, and ache nonetheless guiding Laurie’s shattered life. This polarizing sequel takes a wild swing at Michael’s monstrous motivations whereas delivering an unique, sincere, and sometimes off-putting have a look at the ultimate lady’s burden.

One yr—or two should you’re watching the Director’s Minimize—after a hellish Halloween, Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) is scuffling with extreme PTSD. Dwelling with Annie (Danielle Harris) and her father Sheriff Brackett (Brad Dourif), she attends common remedy to counteract her advanced survivor’s guilt and tries to distance herself from all reminders of Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) and that lethal night time. When Dr. Loomis (Malcolm McDowell) releases an exploitative guide, Laurie learns that she is Michael’s lengthy misplaced sister Angel Myers. This devastating revelation coincides with the killer’s return and Laurie finds herself as soon as once more a goal of her brother’s murderous rage.

Within the newest episode of Bloody FM’s The Woman Killers Podcast, Co-hosts Jenn Adams, Sammie Kuykendall, Rocco Thompson, and Mae Shults rejoice Halloween by honoring a brand new interpretation of a traditional character. How does Zombie construct on traditional IP? How does Taylor-Compton fare in iconic remaining lady footwear? Do they like the Director’s Minimize to the unique and which Rocky Horror character has the perfect outfit? They’ll dodge tips whereas having fun with the treats of Zombie’s harsh sequel which will simply get higher with every passing Halloween.

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